Hypokalaemia with flaccid paralysis following high-voltage electrical injury in an adolescent patient. (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bird, R; Naji, S; Vowles, B; Shaw, A; Martin, NA
• Is Part Of: Trauma. Volume 21:Number 4(2019:Oct.)
• Page Start: 317
• Page End: 320
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Trauma -- burn -- hypokalaemia -- electrocution -- critical care; Traumatology -- Periodicals; Disaster medicine -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1177/1460408619838927
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1460-4086

Abstract

The authors present a case report of a previously healthy 15-year-old male who experienced global weakness in the presence of profound hypokalaemia following a high-voltage electrical arc injury. The clinical picture is discussed in the context of our evolving understanding of electrical injuries and potassium homeostasis.